TDMS is a cloud-based, automated post-trade settlement platform that streamlines trade matching, clearing, and settlement for multiple asset classes. TDMS reduces operational risks, enhances efficiency, and integrates with existing order management and accounting systems to ensure seamless trade processing.
The system supports a wide range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, ETFs, ensuring flexibility for diverse portfolios.
TDMS offers seamless integration when connected with leading and proprietary order management systems (OMS), portfolio accounting platforms, brokers, custodians and any interested party for streamlined workflows.
By automating trade matching, affirmation, and settlement processes, the system reduces manual intervention, minimizes errors, and accelerates settlement cycles, supporting T+1 and T+0 requirements.
TDMS, in partnership with SSAI, provides a proactive, end-to-end solution to help reduce trade fails and settlement risk. The platform manages all pending trades—not just failed ones—through real-time exception detection, automated workflows, and predictive analytics.
Key features include:
> AI-driven exception identification and prioritization based on inventory, counterparty, and market risk factors
> Automated matching and resolution workflows, reducing manual intervention
> Integration with custodians and prime brokers via automated feeds
> Real-time visibility into trade breaks and inventory mismatches, including shares on loan and PSET issues
> Customizable dashboards and role-based access control for middle office, compliance, and operations teams
>Settlement risk indicators and penalty forecasting tools to help anticipate TMPG and CSDR exposuresBy resolving exceptions before they escalate, the combined platform helps firms meet tighter settlement windows and mitigate downstream risk.
Yes, the platform is built with scalable infrastructure to process high trade volumes efficiently, leveraging cloud technology to handle peak loads without compromising performance.
TDMS and SSAI provide tools that assist with regulatory readiness including transparency, auditability, and penalty tracking but do not serve as formal regulatory reporting systems.
Capabilities include:
> TMPG and CSDR penalty forecasting based on trade and inventory data
> Comprehensive audit trails and exception logs, stored for up to 7 years
> Data normalization across counterparties and asset classes, which simplifies internal compliance reviews and reporting preparation
While neither platform is a registered regulatory reporting solution, the combined toolset provides visibility into whether a firm is at risk of non-compliance, empowering users to take action before penalties are incurred.
The platform uses world-class encryption, secure APIs, and redundant cloud infrastructure to ensure data security, reliability, and compliance with global standards.
TDMS is comprised of several modules and is a DTCC Outsource Service Provider (Tradesuite, CTM, Alert), SWIFT and fully integrated with major FIX Network Providers
> CTM - Central Trade Matching
> Local Matching - Allocation to Trade Suite Confirm Matching
> SWIFT - generate ISO 15022 and ISO 20022 messages
> External Notifications to both external and internal counterparties
> Support multiple file layouts: Xls/xlsx, Csv, Txt, XML, PDF and custom formats.
> Failed Trades processing & Inventory Management
> Reporting with Data Storage included for minimum of 7 years
MT54X Inbound and Outbound MT300 & MT304
MT202 & MT210
MT103
What ISO 20022 messages are supported?
pacs.009.001.08
camt.057.001.06
pacs.008.001.08
camt.056.001.08
camt.058.001.08
It offers a customizable, single-interface dashboard for all asset classes, providing real-time visibility into trade status, exceptions, and settlement progress.
Yes, the system is fully customizable to accommodate unique workflows, integrating with proprietary systems and supporting specific operational needs.
By automating manual processes, reducing incremental trade settlement costs and trade fails. TDMS lowers operational costs, with proven ROI demonstrated by major financial institutions.
The TDMS implementation does not require the customer to do any heavy lifting and involves a phased approach with system integration, data migration, and user training, typically completed within 2-3 months, depending on firm size and complexity.
24/6 customer support, regular updates, and dedicated account managers ensure ongoing system performance and adaptation to regulatory changes.
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